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Yoda's new Padawan

Yoda's new Padawan

My daughter had to clear out her collection of Yoda memorabilia to make way for the nursery. When her son was born in mid October, I surprised her with a Yoda costume for Ethan.  At 14...

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Vintage Accessory - Help??

Vintage Accessory - Help??

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I have a set of pattern cams for a vintage machine.  Can anyone help me figure out what machine these belong to?? Here is a picture of the same set, same box, same cams.  All 16. The box...

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My latest challenge - embroidery on linen jacket.

My latest challenge - embroidery on linen jacket.

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Using a tone on tone emboidery design is great for those who don't want the design to be the main character of the garment as demonstrated on this linen jacket.

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On the Cutting Edge

On the Cutting Edge

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This ensemble was inspired by a guild challenge to be creative with 2 yards of linen.Cutwork is a traditional technique that is often used to embellish linen. Here,I give it a modern edge by...

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Mustard Linen Jacket & Slacks

Mustard Linen Jacket & Slacks

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Mustard and black linens were used for the Flower Jacket Pattern by Barb Callahan Originals.  It's a pattern that after the first making, is a snap for first time sewers as well as seasoned...

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Meeting of the Flowers

Meeting of the Flowers

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Empire-line dress, made from 2 layers of black and red silk charmeuse, has a portrait collar and a 3-tiered skirt. Both the under and upper skirts and the under and upper collars are edged with...

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fruit burst

fruit burst

detail of a larger textile piece i made from poly cotton  and wading i used free hand machine embroidery hand embriodery, block printing and beading.  i tie dyed the fabric then worked...

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Favorite: Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls

Favorite: Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls

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The last group picture of Raggedy dolls is a snapshot that Brooke (grand-dtr) and I grouped together one day for a Family Reunion Photograph, of some of the dolls that I had made in the past...

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Reproduction 1850 Embroidered mantle

Reproduction 1850 Embroidered mantle

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Embroidered silk mantle reproduced from original in my collection. Embroidery was digitized using VIP software and embroidered on my Designer 1.

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HEATHER ROSE'S WEDDING VEIL

HEATHER ROSE'S WEDDING VEIL

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Being a seamtress for many years and making costumes for community theater for years, it was only fitting that I make something for my only daughters wedding.  Since they decided to get married...

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My Daughters Wedding Dress and her Bridesmaid

My Daughters Wedding Dress and her Bridesmaid

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The Wedding dress took many hours to design and construct it is made from Ivory Silk Dupion and is embelished with embroidered roses.   I digitised the embroidery with my computer...

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Let's Face It!

Let's Face It!

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These are purses and purse kits with hand painted faces.  I enjoy creating these fun faces...they make me laugh.  They also provide interesting conversational pieces!

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Zoe's Dedication Gown

Zoe's Dedication Gown

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I have made dedication outfits for all five of our grandchildren,  but Zoe is our first little "princess"  after four boys,  so her dress had to be something really special!  I...

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AS YOU LIKE IT PURSE

AS YOU LIKE IT PURSE

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This purse pattern is very versatile. I used two different Batik fabrics and created a casual flap using piecing and embroidery, the reverse side is a brighter orange Batik and embellished with many...

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